CH-10 over Embarras Dead River
FairJasper County, Illinois · .25 MI E Rafetown · Structure no. 040315900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-10 over Embarras Dead River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-10 over Embarras Dead River in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-10 over Embarras Dead River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-10 over Embarras Dead River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does CH-10 over Embarras Dead River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CH-10 over Embarras Dead River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CH-10 over Embarras Dead River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.